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Posey County

Posey County, Indiana
Posey County Courthouse.jpg
Posey County Courthouse in Mount Vernon, Indiana
Map of Indiana highlighting Posey County
Location in the U.S. state of Indiana
Map of the United States highlighting Indiana
Indiana's location in the U.S.
Founded November 11, 1814
Named for General Thomas Posey
Seat Mount Vernon
Largest city Mount Vernon
Area
 • Total 419.32 sq mi (1,086 km2)
 • Land 409.57 sq mi (1,061 km2)
 • Water 9.75 sq mi (25 km2), 2.33%
Population
 • (2010) 25,910
 • Density 63/sq mi (24.49/km²)
Congressional district 8th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.poseycountyin.gov

Footnotes:  

  • Indiana county number 65
  • Southernmost county in Indiana
  • Westernmost county in Indiana
  • Lowest point in Indiana located at County's southwestern tip.
Mount Vernon, Indiana
Climate chart ()
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel